As long as the capacity of the earth's atmosphere to absorb emissions of CO₂ is not exceeded,CO₂ is a(n)________ pollutant.Once the capacity of the atmosphere to absorb CO₂ is exceeded,it becomes a(n)________ pollutant.

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CO₂, when mentioned in the context of atmospheric emissions, likely refers to a substance that can be absorbed by the earth's atmosphere up to a certain limit. Before this limit is reached, it does not accumulate in a way that causes harm, making it a non-accumulative pollutant. Once the capacity is exceeded, it starts to accumulate, causing more widespread and persistent environmental harm, thus becoming an accumulative pollutant.

As Long as the Capacity of the Earth's Atmosphere to Absorb